CONTENTS STEP UP TO THE WORLD .1 Do you want to acquire an extraordinary overseas education and explore a new culture at the same time? With GEM Explorer, you can! 02 Take On The World 03 Acquire A Global Edge 04 Ready To Be A GEM Explorer? 06 What Can You Gain? 08 What’s Your Favourite Destination? 10 Been There, Done That! 12 Want To Know More?
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CONTENTS
STEP UP TO THE WORLD .1
Do you want to acquire an extraordinary
overseas education and explore a new
culture at the same time?
With GEM Explorer, you can!
02 Take On The World
03 Acquire A Global Edge
04 Ready To Be A GEM Explorer?
06 What Can You Gain?
08 What’s Your Favourite Destination?
10 Been There, Done That!
12 Want To Know More?
2. STEP UP TO THE WORLD
The world is increasingly more connected and
interdependent. In today’s global village, we witness national
economies and cultures becoming integrated seamlessly.
To succeed in the new global marketplace, students need
to acquire a cosmopolitan mindset and must be prepared
to meet the challenges of working with people of different
nationalities and expertise.
This requires students like yourselves to cultivate cultural
intelligence and gain the right skills and global exposure
– the new prerequisites for success in the world economy.
At NTU, our mission is to educate students for the borderless
business world. We are earnestly developing more
opportunities for our students to study and immerse
themselves in various environments.
As such, I would like to encourage you to take this
opportunity for a life-changing experience by embarking
on an exchange programme. Cultural exchange is an
important part of internationalisation.
While venturing abroad, you will have invaluable opportunities
to expand your horizon, get connected and build a network
of friendships and contacts.
In the new world economy, top talents who have skills,
expertise and knowledge that transcend borders will be
highly sought after by employers.
Therefore, I invite all students to pave the way for your
future success by becoming global citizens and scale
new heights.
Prof Er Meng Hwa
Vice President (International Affairs)
Nanyang Technological University
TAKEON THEWORLD
In the new world economy, toptalents who have skills,experience and knowledge thattranscend borders will be highlysought after by employers.
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As you prepare for the new semester, you will be faced
with many choices and decisions – one of which may
include your plans to study abroad. No doubt, you will
have numerous questions. This brochure has been carefully
put together to help clear your queries and plan for your
study abroad experience.
At NTU, we have an international agenda of ensuring that
our students are well prepared for life and careers that will
have an international dimension.
Currently, one in two students, or 50 percent of the
graduating cohort, participate in various overseas
programmes. The Office of Global Education and Mobility
aims to raise this rate to 70 percent, so that more of our
students can gain from a global educational experience
while pursuing their studies in Singapore.
Through initiatives such as GEM Explorer, you will have
the opportunity to take courses in an overseas partner
university for one full semester while exploring a new
country and culture. These initiatives have been designed
to help you develop global perspectives besides broadening
your learning experience. You might even learn a new
language at the end of the semester!
With over 150 partner universities from more than 25
countries in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania to
choose from, a world of adventure awaits.
I wish you the very best as you embark on a life-changing
journey that will help you become a truly global citizen.
Prof Tan Kang Hai
Director
Office of Global Education and Mobility
Nanyang Technological University
ACQUIREA GLOBALEDGE
Through initiatives such asGEM Explorer, you will have theopportunity to take courses in anoverseas partner university for onefull semester while exploring a newcountry and culture.
4. STEP UP TO THE WORLD
GEM Explorer enables you to take courses in an overseas
partner university for one full semester while exploring
a new country and culture. This means you can study
abroad and earn academic units at the same time!
READY TO BE A
GEM EXPLORER?
STEP UP TO THE WORLD .5
How does GEM Explorerwork?
GEM Explorer promotes active experiential learning through
semester-long exchanges abroad. If you choose to make
GEM Explorer a part of your university experience, by the
time you graduate, you would have gained exposure to
two or more systems of university education – one at NTU
and another at a leading partner university.
Upon successful completion of your overseas experience,
you will earn academic credits that count towards
graduation. This arrangement helps you meet your NTU
requirements even when you are abroad!
Your GEM Explorer experience will also mean that you will
receive a transcript from your host university and be
awarded a Certificate of Achievement from NTU.
With more than 150 partners in over 25 countries to
choose from, GEM Explorer provides great opportunities
for you to explore diverse cultures, broaden your learning
experience as well as develop a global perspective
academically, culturally and socially.
You will experience life and studies in a foreign country at
a premier partner university in the Americas, Europe,
Oceania or Asia.
With partner universities like Purdue University (USA),
IIT-Bombay (India), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China),
McGill University (Canada), and the Technical University
of Munich (Germany), you will be challenged to be the
best that you can be.
6. STEP UP TO THE WORLD
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WHAT CAN YOUGAIN?
Overseas Education
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a few
months abroad, studying in a different culture and system.
Cross-cultural Exposure
In a globally-connected world, this experience is invaluable
for your CV. GEM Explorer will allow you to hone your
skills at adapting to different environments and people.
Broaden Your Global Network
Build a network of contacts from around the world. Make
friends and pursue other interests beyond the classroom.
This is your competitive edge in the global marketplace.
Stand Out From The Crowd
Sharpen your analytical skills as you learn alongside top
students and faculty around the world. Be amazed and
stimulated by differing viewpoints.
Earn Academic Credits
The courses taken overseas earn you academic units
(AUs) that may be transferred back to your course of
study at NTU upon your return. Please consult with your
NTU school coordinator.
8. STEP UP TO THE WORLD
WHAT’SYOUR FAVOURITEDESTINATION?
• Australia
• Austria
• Canada
• China
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• India
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• United States of America
Choose from over 150 partners in more than 25 countries!
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10. STEP UP TO THE WORLD
I have rediscoveredthe passion to improvemyself academicallyand possibly to inspiremy peers into going foran exchangeprogramme.
Lawrence Tan
University of Newcastle,
Australia
Going to Sweden was a
milestone as I matured a lot in
the five months. I learnt how to
be more independent; organising
my finances, meals and chores.
I also made many friends as
Halmstad University has a lot of
exchange students from
international backgrounds. Till
now, I still keep in touch with the
friends I have made whilst on
exchange. The entireexperience of living inEurope and immersingmyself in their cultureand lifestyle is truly aninvigorating highlight.
Yuslina Binte Abdul Aziz
Halmstad University, Sweden
The exchange experience has
allowed me to broaden my
outlook on life as I met fellow
students from other European
and Asian countries. I had thebest fun of my life inthese short, butmemorable, fivemonths. I believe that the
conversations I had have helped
me improve my perspectives on
education, friendship and work.
I have learnt much from fellow
students of very diverse socio-
economic and cultural
backgrounds.
Pramodh Rai
University of Miami, USA
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My exchange trip has been one of
the most exciting and amazing
experiences I have ever had. It has
enabled me to meet many new
friends, establish an international
network and given me the
opportunity to experience a new
learning environment. Being
exposed to different cultures and
working with people of various
backgrounds have widened my
knowledge on a global level.
Personally it has beenan enriching adventurethat has helped me gaindiverse perspectives,global knowledge andvaluable friendshipsand provided a highlycompetitiveenvironment studyingalongside top studentsfrom around the world.
Gunasekaran Santhosh
University of Waterloo, Canada
Treasure this once-in-a-lifetime opportunityand make the most of it.
Liu Zhipeng
National Tsinghua University,
Taiwan
The biggest takeawaywas learning to bemore independentand adapt to difficultsituations.
Yew Lai Mun
Auckland University of
Technology, New Zealand
Being able to meetand live with otherinternational studentsempowers one with aglobal mindset. It allows
one to think in different
perspectives, accommodate
new practices and mindsets,
and break social barriers.
Along with a cultivated global
mindset encompasses cultural
sensitivity and the adaptability
to new environments and
welcoming the world as your
home, not forgetting the
friendships forged.
Ng Song Meng, Thomas
University of Wyoming, USA
It is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience and a good way to
learn a different culture and meet
people from all around the world.
It is surprising to find that when
you arrive, you may find yourself
struck by the friendliness and
hospitality of the people.
Imagine: you’ve leftyour country behind,yet somehow, you’vearrived home.